he had
Il a eu une crise d'asthme en regardant un film.
He had an asthma attack while watching a movie.
— Tesis (1996)
Ce monsieur là-haut, il a eu une enfance difficile comme toi.
That gentleman up there, he had a difficult childhood just like you.
— Memories of Murder (2003)
He had his fill.
Il a eu chaud le petit journaliste ?
Did the little journalist have a close call?
— Le Bateau (1981)
À Taiwan, il a eu un cancer de l'estomac qui l'a emporté.
In Taiwan, he developed stomach cancer, which ultimately took his life.
— Salé, Sucré (1994)
Il est allé à New York aussitôt qu'il a eu la lettre.
He went to New York as soon as he received the letter.